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Table 2 Mechanism of open globe trauma

From: Utility of wound cultures in the management of open globe injuries: a 5-year retrospective review

Mechanism

# of eyes

% of total

Metal

45

26.8

Wood/plant

22

13.1

Assault

19

11.3

Fall

19

11.3

Bullet/BB

17

10.1

Glass

10

6.0

Motor vehicle collision

10

6.0

Finger

7

4.2

Other

13

7.7

Unknown

6

3.6